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Is The Marchman Act Confidential?
Prior to July 1st, 2017, in many counties throughout the State of Florida, Marchman Act proceedings were deemed confidential by local administrative order. However, in some counties various legal pleadings had to be filed to request that the court protect...
Are The Medical Records Confidential?
In regards to Marchman Act medical records and treatment records, Federal HIPAA Law and the rules of confidentiality are very strict and can be frustrating for the petitioner when the respondent refuses to sign an “Authorization for Release of Information.”...
What Are The Rights Of The Respondent?
After a Marchman Act Petition is filed and a hearing date set by the Court, the respondent will be asked if they wish to have an attorney. If the respondent wishes to be represented by an attorney and cannot afford...